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Fsc Brother Amian Paul Goodwin

Fsc Brother Amian Paul Goodwin

May 4, 2014

Brother Amian Paul Goodwin, FSC, born Donald Goodwin on July 3, 1936 in New York City, a teacher at La Salle Academy, died on Sunday, May 4, 2014 at De La Salle Hall in Lincroft, New Jersey. He was the son of James and Catherine (Quinn) Goodwin. He is survived by his brother, James, his wife Laura of Pennington,...

Maurice F. Stefano

Maurice F. Stefano

May 4, 2014

Maurice F. Stefano, 84, of West Kingston, died Sunday, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Yvonne (Carriere) Stefano. Born in Wakefield, he was the son of the late Maurice and Ruth Stefano.Mr. Stefano worked for the A&P Supermarket and Almacs Supermarket, retiring in 1995.He will be remembered as a devoted family man. Besides his wife...

Harvey Block

Harvey Block

May 1, 2014

BLOCK, HARVEY, 71, of Margate, FL, formerly of North Kingstown, Rhode Island and born in Philadelphia, passed away due complications of lung cancer at the VA Hospital in West Palm Beach Florida on Thursday, May 1, 2014. Loving father of Hope Block, Pam Block (Matthew Lebo) and Karen Block (Darren Shepard). Devoted Zaidy to Shoshana, Isaac, Harrison and Kaia....

John A. John The Barber Moretti

John A. John The Barber Moretti

Apr 30, 2014

John Antonio Moretti, age 85 of South Kingstown, RI passed away in his home on Wednesday, April 30, 2014. He was a kind and loving father, "Pepa," brother, uncle, and a respected, local business man as the owner of Johns Barber Shop (formerly) on Main Street, Wakefield for nearly 50 years. For many, a trip to Johns Barber Shop...

Barbara E. Henshel

Barbara E. Henshel

Apr 30, 2014

Barbara E. Henshel (Roberts), 75, of Kingston, passed away at home on Wednesday, April 30, 2014. She was the wife of the late Alexander Henshel. Born in Bebington, England, she was the daughter of the late Leslie and Lillian Roberts. Barbara was a conference organizer for Gordon Research for many years before retiring. She is survived by her children,...

Hilary Clancy Hanumara

Hilary Clancy Hanumara

Apr 29, 2014

Hanumara, Hilary Clancy, age 74, passed away Tuesday April 29th at her home in Kingston, RI. Hilary was the beloved wife for 45 years of R. Choudary Hanumara and mother of Nevan Hanumara. She was born in Galway, Ireland to Patrick Clancy of Sligo and Florence Taafe of Galway. In addition to her husband and son, she is survived...

Stephen Joseph Iacuele

Stephen Joseph Iacuele

Apr 26, 2014

Stephen J. Iacuele, 61, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, April 26th. He was born in Providence, the son of the late Norman and Dolores (Guinti) Iacuele, and moved to Narragansett in 1963. Mr. Iacuele was a graduate of the University of Rhode Island and employed as a teacher, human services worker, and later a disc jockey. He was passionate about...

Laurie Barbara Tafazzoli

Laurie Barbara Tafazzoli

Apr 24, 2014

Laurie Barbara Tafazzoli (Kinnaman), 55, faithful wife of Alireza Tafazzoli for 18 years and step-mother to Samin Tafazzoli, was called home by God Almighty the most merciful, the most compassionate on Thursday afternoon April 24, 2014 after a valiant battle with liver cancer. Laurie was born in Norwalk, CT to Barbara Kinnaman and the late William Kinnaman. Laurie passed...

John F. Fallon, Sr.

John F. Fallon, Sr.

Apr 24, 2014

John F. Fallon, Sr., 88, of East Matunuck, passed away on April 24th at South County Hospital. He was married to the late Virginia M. Fallon (Figgins) for 60 years. Born in New Jersey to John F. Fallon and Margaret Hickey he was raised in Providence by his sister Alice and her husband Jack Cronin. He is a graduate...

Gail E. Ambrose

Gail E. Ambrose

Apr 24, 2014

Gail E. Ambrose (Ensign), 79, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving children. She was the beloved wife of the late John E. Ambrose for 55 years. Born in Providence, daughter to the late Carlton P. and Catherine L. Ensign (Hahn), she was a resident of South County for 35 years. She is survived by her son...

Claire A. Cronin

Claire A. Cronin

Apr 24, 2014

Claire A. Cronin, 93, of Kingston, passed away Thursday. She was the wife of the late Jerome Cronin. Born in Wakefield, she was the daughter of the late Omer and Mary Louise (Duranleau) Fortin. She was the mother of Raymond J. Cronin, Mary L. Neufeld, Joseph D. Cronin, Jane A. Hall, Richard J, Kevin T and Christopher S. Cronin;...

Barbara Mclaughlin

Barbara Mclaughlin

Apr 22, 2014

Barbara deSales (Duffy) "Duff" McLaughlin, 87, of Matunuck peacefully passed away at home on April 22, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. Wife of the late Thomas F. McLaughlin and daughter of the late Hugh Duffy and Ruth B Dolan-Duffy. Barbara spent her early years in Fairlawn (Pawtucket) and summers on Prudence Island. She was a graduate of St....

Kent A. Stevens

Kent A. Stevens

Apr 22, 2014

Kent A. Stevens, 67, of West Kingston, passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2014. He was the husband of Karen A. (Hathaway) Stevens. Born in Cleveland, OH, he was the son of the late Wayne L. and Florence R. (Vermilye) Stevens. Mr. Stevens served as a United States Navy Seal during the Vietnam Era. He worked for Verizon for many...

William C. Oliver

William C. Oliver

Apr 21, 2014

William C. Oliver Sr., 85, of Narragansett, passed away Monday, April 21, 2014 at home. He was the husband of the late Margaret (Cook) Oliver. Mr. Oliver was the owner of Wilco Associates for many years before retiring. He was a W.W. II US Army Veteran and served in Korea. Mr. Oliver was a member of the First Baptist...

Jean Murray Deangelis

Jean Murray Deangelis

Apr 18, 2014

After a courageous battle with Cancer, Jean Murray De Angelis passed away peacefully on Friday, April 18, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. She was a resident of Narragansett, RI and had wintered in Ft Myers, Florida since 1985. She was the wife of Louis J. De Angelis, married for over 63 years. She was the daughter of the...

Loretta L. Barrington

Loretta L. Barrington

Apr 17, 2014

Loretta L. Barrington, 74, of Narragansett, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2014 at South County Hospital. She was the wife of Ronald L. Barrington. Born in Jamestown, she was the daughter of the late Albert J. and Josephine (Matos) Lathan. Mrs. Barrington worked as a secretary for VNS in Narragansett for fourteen years before retiring. She was a devoted...

Norman E. Hilding

Norman E. Hilding

Apr 15, 2014

Norman E. Hilding, 92, of Wakefield, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at St. Elizabeths Home in East Greenwich. He was the husband of the late Frances (Schofield) Hilding. He is survived by two daughters Karen van Tienhoven (Richard) of Warwick and Peggy Nowak (Gary) of Crystal Beach, Florida; a grandson Christopher van Tiendoven of Boston, MA; and two...

Natalie Rose Davis

Natalie Rose Davis

Apr 15, 2014

Natalie Rose Davis, 83, of South Kingstown, formerly of Narragansett, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at South County Hospital. She was the wife of the late Kermit Davis. Born in Warwick, she was the daughter of the late Domenic and Rose (Cifelli) Vendresca. Mrs. Davis worked as a secretary for Carpenters Pension Fund before retiring. She was a...

Ernest D. George, Sr.

Ernest D. George, Sr.

Apr 12, 2014

Ernest D. George, Sr., 94, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2014, at South County Hospital. Ernest was the loving husband of Mary Gorey George for 65 years. Ernie and Mary shared a wonderful life together raising four children, Ernest D. George, Jr., Susan George Decubellis, Nancy George, who passed away in 1970, and Joseph George. As the children...

Lowell V. Berry

Lowell V. Berry

Apr 9, 2014

Lowell V. Berry, of Narragansett RI, died, April 9, 2014, after a long struggle with cancer. Born September 3, 1924 in Providence to Ross W. Berry and Lois (Varney) Berry and resided in Pawtucket for his youth, attending Pawtucket public schools and Moses Brown School. He was fortunate to be able to spend summers in Sand Hill Cove and...

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